Business Systems Data Analyst - Entry Level

Business Systems Data Analyst - Entry Level

Position Description
Launch a world-class career.
Are you fascinated by information technology and its role in innovative business solutions? Are you a collaborative problem solver who wants to build a dynamic career making an impact for some of the most influential companies and government agencies in the world? If so, we think CGI is just the place for you.

A typical day working as a Business Systems Data Analyst (Early Career Professional) with us is exciting. One moment you could be designing solutions that enhance how our clients use technology to empower commercial business processes or improve government services for citizens. The next you could be working with your manager to map out your career goals and plans to achieve them. Then you could be partnering directly with a client, answering their questions, and providing data-driven recommendations to help them succeed. A career at CGI can look like many things. When you join us, you’ll have access to limitless upward mobility, opportunity, and entrepreneurship.

About the Role
We are seeking a dynamic and highly organized early-career professional with a background in consulting and a passion for both operational excellence and client-facing delivery. This hybrid position combines data engineering and analysis consulting responsibilities with internal operations and business development support.

You will play a vital dual role in supporting the delivery of exceptional client outcomes while also ensuring smooth operational efficiency. This position is located in Oakbrook, IL in a hybrid working model (Onsite 4 of 5 days per week in Oakbrook, IL or other local client sites).

Your future duties and responsibilities
Client-Facing Responsibilities – Business Systems & Data Analyst Consultant
• Serve as a day-to-day technical data teammate on client engagements, with a focus on analysis and delivering scalable data engineering solutions.
• Develop and maintain robust data pipelines using Python and Databricks, ensuring alignment with client data architecture and performance needs.
• Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and infrastructure while developing and managing interactive Power BI dashboards for data visualization and business insights
• Support technical discussions and working sessions with client stakeholders to gather requirements, present solutions, and manage expectations.
• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including data flow diagrams, transformation logic, and solution architectures.
• Monitor and optimize pipeline performance and resource usage in Databricks, ensuring cost efficiency and system reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align data engineering tasks with broader analytics or AI/ML goals.
• Support data strategy development, cloud migration planning, and implementation roadmaps for client data platforms.
• Be onsite at client locations in Chicago or surrounding suburbs as needed (client-facing presence required).
• Lead data analysis using SQL, Excel and critical thinking skills.
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Office Operations & Business Development Support
• Manage and facilitate the executive step review process for proposals and project approvals.
• Maintain documentation in multiple repositories, including shared drives, CRM systems, and intranet platforms.
• Consolidate and update monthly forecast data across 40+ active projects and clients.
• Build initial proposal budgets, pricing models, and cost estimates to support pursuit efforts.
• Draft statements of work and consulting contracts in coordination with account and delivery teams.
• Schedule and facilitate internal business development meetings, capturing actions and next steps.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for Oakbrook office operations, including:
o Receiving shipments and handling deliveries.
o Supporting onsite events and meetings.
o Managing badge access and requests for new employees.
o Ensuring facilities are in order and functioning properly.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role
Required qualifications to be successful in this role
What you’ll bring
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Information Systems, or related field.
• A positive attitude and a hunger for learning
• You are a collaborative problem solver
• You’re also flexible and can deal with ambiguity
• You can work in the U.S. for an indefinite period without restriction
• Strong attention to detail with demonstrated organizational and documentation skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Self-motivated, able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable with onsite work—must be present in the Oakbrook office or client at least 4 days per week and willing to be onsite at client locations across Chicagoland as needed.
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Preferred Qualifications
• Familiarity with consulting services sales lifecycle and business development processes.
• Experience supporting office operations or serving in an office manager capacity.
• Experience using CRM systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics), and productivity platforms (e.g., SharePoint, Teams, Excel).

Let’s talk about benefits
• Competitive base salary
• Comprehensive insurance options
• 401(k) with company match
• Share purchase plan with a company match
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
• Up to 14 weeks of Maternity Leave with full pay
• 4-week Parental Leave for all non-birth parents
• Attorney-assisted will preparation
• Health savings account
• Disability, life, and accidental death insurance
• Pet insurance
• Work-life balance and flexibility
• Tuition assistance continuous learning opportunities
• Training, mentoring, and career development
• Wellness and Well-being programs

The best version of you starts here.

We’re a global company of owners. Over 90,000 CGI Partners strong, we bring our diverse backgrounds and perspectives together to solve some of IT and business consulting’s toughest problems for some of the world’s best companies. Looking for a place that empowers you to explore your full potential and shape your own career? The scale and reach of our impact offer you just that. Join a team of great people, collaborate on meaningful work, and serve the communities you call home while you do it.

CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set level, experience and training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $54,400 - $89,700.

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Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status or responsibilities, reproductive health decisions, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics to the extent required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws where we do business.

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